Minnesota

What is the fate of these signature
Democrat and Republican bills
in a Republican-controlled legislature?*

Democrat:

SF10: Requires electors to vote for the popular vote winner of a presidential election.No hearing and no bill with similar language got a hearing. No House hearing.HF65: Imposes a surtax on corporations with a high ratio of executive to worker pay. No hearing and no bill with similar language got a hearing. No Senate hearing.SF101: Amends the Minnesota Constitution to guarantee gender equality. No hearing and no bill with similar language got a hearing. No House hearing.SF134: Requires special prosecutors for certain police use of force cases and prohibits use of grand juries. No hearing and no bill with similar language got a hearing. No House hearing.HF245: Automatically registers driver’s license applicants to vote. No hearing and no bill with similar language got a hearing. No Senate hearing.HF277: Amends the Minnesota Constitution to declare healthcare a fundamental right. No hearing and no bill with similar language got a hearing. No Senate hearing.HF275: Creates a commission to develop a strategic plan to address impact of climate change on health and well-being of Minnesotans. No hearing and no bill with similar language got a hearing. No Senate hearing.

Republican:

SF19: Reduces the state tax on Social Security income. Included in Republican tax bill.
HF26: Requires local law enforcement to comply with federal immigration detainers. No House hearing. No Senate companion.HF238: Allows the use of lethal force in defense of one’s home, repeals the duty to retreat. Heard in committee. Laid over for inclusion in omnibus bill.HF55: Increases the penalty for obstructing traffic. Similar HF390 awaiting floor vote. Senate companion moving.SF65: Requires zero-based budgeting: state agencies must justify all expenses each budget period. Passed one committee, pending in Finance Committee.HF188: Establishes the right to carry a firearm without a permit.Heard in committee. Laid over for inclusion in omnibus bill.SF150: Prohibits the Met Council from spending money on light rail without explicit legislative approval. Passed two committee, pending in Finance Committee.